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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Distributes Food Packs to Over 6,000 Vulnerable Constituents In Lagos East

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June 27, 2023

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The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has launched a quarterly Food Packs Programme targeted at vulnerable members of the Senatorial District.

At least Six thousand vulnerable people who are widows, unemployed youth, aged, women and People living with disabilities across the 98 wards in the 16 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development areas of the district benefited.

The atmosphere was filled with joy as constituents received the packs containing various food items. The food packs distribution exercise took place simultaneously in Ikorodu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Somolu and Kosofe.

Senator Abiru who is fondly called the #DoingGood Senator, in his remarks said the food packs programme is aimed at relieving the burden of the less privileged people in his Senatorial District. He added that he has been championing legislations, programmes and interventions that have lasting impacts on the larger number of the constituents of Lagos East.

The lawmaker mentioned SAIL Innovation Lab, the first of its kind Innovation Lab in Lagos East, founded by him and his wife, which was commissioned by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last month. He said the Innovation Lab was set up to offer sustainable and globally competitive jobs and opportunities to young people of the district.

He urged parents, guardians and youths who were present at the programme to avail themselves of the life transforming opportunities at SAIL Innovation Lab. Cc-Hub is the technical partner that runs and operates SAIL Innovation Lab.

The Senator assured that complete rehabilitation of the critical 32-Km Ikorodu-Itokin road which was recently stabilised will start very soon. The road links Ikorodu to Epe and Ibeju-Lekki, and other parts of the country. Senator Abiru facilitated the first major rehabilitation of the 48 year-old road.

Senator Abiru who is regarded as one of the most performing Senators in Nigeria had earlier disbursed over N150 million Naira in 24 months to over 2,500 vulnerable people of his constituency under the COVID-19 Financial Relief Scheme he instituted. Every month, beneficiaries received direct credit of N5,000 each for the period the programme lasted.

Prince Jamiu Adio Saka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ikorodu who spoke on behalf of the party leadership in Ikorodu Division, said the party and the people of the Senatorial District were very proud of the Senator.

“Honesty, we are very proud of him, we have never had any doubts about his abilities. When you look at his antecedent, it is not by accident. He is always wanting to do more and more for the people. Whoever does good, shall always receive good things in return. We thank you very much, God bless you”, Prince Saka said in his goodwill message.

Some of the beneficiaries who expressed gratitude to Senator Abiru include; Musbau Davis, a Person Living with Disability, Nofisat Adesanya, an aged, Biola Gabriel, a youth, Ogunyemi Abosede, a widow and Saidat Lawal, amongst many other elated beneficiaries .

Dignitaries at the Ikorodu distribution venue include Alhaji Badru Enifeni, Dr Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, the Special Adviser to the Senator on Constituency Matters, Hon (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola,Alhaji Rilwan Ishola Jinadu, Bishop SO Ayodele, Hon (Prince) Adefarasin Hassan, Engr Amid Oduborisa, Oriwu Club President, Alhaji Abiodun Ogunniyi, amongst others.

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JUST IN: IGP appoints CSP Ali Giwa as Force new media officer

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March 7, 2026

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has approved the creation of a dedicated New Media Office within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ali Giwa to lead it.

The move forms part of an ongoing restructuring of the Force’s communication apparatus. CSP Ali Giwa, a cybersecurity specialist who has served at the National Cybercrime Centre since February 2025, will head the newly established unit focused on digital and social media engagement.

This development follows the recent removal of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin, who held the position for approximately six months, has been replaced by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new FPRO.CSP Giwa brings significant experience in public relations to his new role.

He previously served as Assistant Force Public Relations Officer at the Annex in Obalende, Lagos (2017–2022), Deputy Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos State (2014–2017), and Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society Limited.

The appointments and creation of the New Media Office aim to strengthen the NPF’s public communication strategy, particularly in managing online narratives, educating citizens on social media platforms, and enhancing overall media relations amid evolving security challenges.

An official statement from the Force Headquarters is expected shortly to confirm the details and outline the mandates of the new structure.

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Much Expectations from Newly Promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Images)

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March 6, 2026

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) in a strategic move to bolster the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

The promotions, announced on Friday, March 6, 2026, followed a thorough evaluation process involving merit-based assessments, seniority considerations, service records, written examinations, and oral interviews held at the PSC’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

The newly elevated officers are:

– Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi)

– Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply)

– Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

– Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos)

– Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, mni (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

– Kenechukwu Onwuemelie (formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri)

– Umar Shehu Nadada, mni (formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina)

These elevations come on the heels of the recent confirmation of DIG Fayoade Adegoke to the substantive rank of DIG, positioning him to join the Force Management Team.

The PSC noted that the promotions are essential to address vacancies arising from the retirement of eight DIGs who previously held key strategic roles.

In a statement, PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the promoted officers and charged them to justify the trust placed in them by upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

He emphasized the importance of prioritizing national security and fostering stronger collaboration with the Commission to advance ongoing reforms and development within the NPF.

The development is seen as part of broader efforts to refresh senior leadership in the force amid recent retirements, including that of prominent DIG Frank Mba and others, ensuring continuity and strengthened operational capacity.

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Tinubu Assigns Jimoh Ibrahim to UN, Omokri to Mexico, Fani-Kayode to Germany, Yakubu to Qatar

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March 6, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations.

The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December.

POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS

S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED

1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO

2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA

3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN

4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL

5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR

6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE

7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES

8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

9. HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

10. MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL

11. BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA AYOTUNWA: TOKYO, JAPAN

12. RT. HON. UGWUANYI IFEANYI LAWRENCE: ATHENS, GREECE

13. BARR. CHIOMA PRISCILLA OHAKIM: WARSAW, POLAND

14. AMINU DALHATU: UNITED KINGDOM, UK

15. LT. GEN ABDULRAHMAN BELLO DAMBAZAU: BEIJING, CHINA

16. HON. TASIU MUSA MAIGARI: GAMBIA

17. OLUFEMI PEDRO: AUSTRALIA

18. BARR. MUHAMMED UBANDOMA ALIYU: ARGENTINA

19. LATEEF KAYODE ARE: USA

20. AMB. JOSEPH SOLA IJI: RUSSIA

21. SEN. JIMOH IBRAHIM: UN PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE

22. FEMI FANI KAYODE: GERMANY

23. PROF. ISAAK FOLORUNSO ADEWOLE: OTTAWA, CANADA

24. AJIMOBI FATIMA FLORENCE (F): AUSTRIA

25. MRS. LOLA AKANDE (F): SWEDEN

26. AYODELE OKE: FRANCE

27. YAKUBU N. GAMBO: SAUDI ARABIA

28. SENATOR PROF. NORA LADI DADUUT: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

29. BARR. ONUEZE CHUKWUJIKA JOE OKOCHA SAN: DUBLIN

30. DR. KULU HARUNA ABUBAKAR: TUNIS, TUNISIA

31. RT. HON. JERRY SAMUEL MANWE: PORT OF SPAIN.

T&T POSTINGS OF CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS LIST

S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED

1. AMB. NWABIOLA EZENWA CHUKWUMEKA: COTE D’IV/OIRE

2. BESTO MAIMUNA IBRAHIM: NIAMEY-NIGER

3. MONICA OKWUCHUKWU ENEBECHI: SAO TOME, STP

4. AMB. MOHAMMED MAHMUD LELE: ALGIERS-ALGERIA

5. ENDONI SYNDOPH PAEBI: OUAGADOUGOU-BURKINA FASO

6. AHMED MOHAMMED MONGUNO: CAIRO EGYPT

7. AMB.JANE ADAMS (NEE OKON) MICHAEL (F): KINGSTON-JAMAICA

8. AMB. CLARK-OMERU ALEXANDRA (F): LUSAKA-ZAMBIA

9. CHIMA GEOGGREY LIOMA DAVID: BAMAKO-MALI

10. AMB. ODUMAH YVONNE EHINOSEN: MALABO –E/GUINEA

11. AMB WASA SEGUN IGE: BEIRUT, LEBANON

12. RUBEN ABIMBOLA SAMUEL (F): ROME, ITALY

13. AMB.ONAGA OGECHUKWU KINGSLEY: MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

14. AMB.MAGAJI UMAR: KINSASHA, DR CONGO

15. AMB.MUHAMMAD SAIDU DAHIRU: NEW DELHI-INDIA

16. AMB. ABDUSSALAM HABU ZAYYAD: DAKAR-SENEGAL

17. AMB SHEHU ILU BARDE: ACCRA GHANA

18. AMB.AMINU NASIR: ETHIOPIA

19. ABUBAKAR MUSA MUSA: N’DJAMENA, CHAD

20. AMB. HAIDARA MOHAMMED IDRIS: THE HAGUE-NETHERLANDS

21. AMB.BAKO ADAMU UMAR: RABAT-MOROCCO

22. AMB. SULU GAMBARI OLATUNJI AHMED: MALAYSIA

23. AMB.ROMATA MOHAMMED OMOBOLANLE (F): TANZANIA

24. AMB. SHAGA JOHN SHAMAH: BOTSWANA

25. SALAU, HAMZA MOHAMMED: TEHRAN, IRAN

26. AMB.IBRAHIM DANLAMI: KENYA

27. IBRAHIM ADEOLA MOPELOLA (F): COTONOU-BENIN

28. AMB.AYENI ADEBAYO EMMANUEL: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

29. AMB.AKANDE WAHAB ADEKOLA: BERNE-SWITZERLAND

30. AMB. AREWA (NEE ADEDOKUN) ESTHER (F): WINDHOEK-NAMIBIA

31. AMB.GERGADI JOSEPH JOHN: LIBREVILLE-GABON

32. AMB. LUTHER OGBOMODE AYO-KALATA (F): SIERRA LEONE

33. DANLADI YAKUBU NYAKU : KHARTOUM-SUDAN

34. BELLO DOGON-DAJI HALIRU: BANGKOK, THAILAND

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already received agrément from the United Kingdom for the High Commissioner-designate, Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu. Similarly, France has sent the agrément for Ambassador Ayo Oke.

The Ministry has also conveyed the nominations of the other 62 designated envoys to all the countries concerned, including a request for their agreements in line with standard diplomatic practice.

President Tinubu has directed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should immediately commence the induction programme for the ambassadors-designate and High Commissioners.